Barbara "Barb" Cornish
About Barbara Cornish
Barbara Cornish is a lawyer based in Vancouver, BC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2011. Barbara Cornish is recognized in the following practice area:
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
Current Firm: Cornish Margolis Boyd Mediation & Arbitration
Location: Vancouver, BC
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